Southern Alberta News
Man charged with firearm and drug-related offences
By LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDNO Police have charged a man with numerous firearm and drug-related offences. Wednesday at about 7 p.m., members of the Lethbridge Police Service Priority Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 1700-block of 23 Street North after observing activities consistent with drug trafficking. As a result of the investigation and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L opening new exhibit at Hess Gallery virtually
By University of Lethbridge on April 16th, 2021
The University of Lethbridge is opening a new exhibit COVID-style today. Its new exhibition “Processes of Remediation: art, relationships, nature” will open virtually at the Hess Gallery at 3 p.m. This will be the first opening for the U of L gallery in more than a year. According to a press release, lana Bartol’s timely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber retains mask bylaw, opposition petition rejected
By Stan Ashbee SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDNO A motion was passed unanimously during a regular Town of Taber council meeting held Apr. 12 that the town follow provincial guidelines in regards to mask wearing — and the Town of Taber leaves its face covering bylaw in place until public health orders have been lifted by the province. It was stated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catholic school division rejects draft curriculum
By Tim Kalinowski on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Joining a growing list of school divisions across the province, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says it will not pilot the new Alberta K-6 draft curriculum over what it calls the “inadequacies and shortcomings” it sees in the type of learning being offered to students. “Although there are some good points in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ammonite fossil theft nets a substantial fine
By Delon Shurtz on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old man who stole a valuable ammonite fossil nearly two years ago has received a hefty fine. Logan Cash Heavyshields was set to stand trial this week on charges of theft over $5,000 and entering land without permission, but the case had been brought forward last month in Lethbridge provincial court and Heavyshields ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragging man underneath vehicle results in a year’s jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man who seriously injured another man by dragging him with his vehicle, has been sentenced to a year in jail. Dylan Ivan Sokol pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, stemming from an incident last summer when he dragged a man, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CRH Foundation cancels Italian Open for second year
By Al Beeber on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation a major fundraiser for the second year in a row. The Val Matteotti Italian Open Golf Tournament will, however, return in 2022, promises foundation executive director Jason Vandenhoek. The tournament would have been in its 26th year if not for the cancellations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges dismissed against overdose prevention tent organizer
By Delon Shurtz on April 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has dismissed the case against a Lethbridge man who was charged under a city bylaw for erecting a drug tent in a city park last year. During a hearing last week in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Kristin Ailsby dismissed 17 tickets against Timothy Michael Slaney. The charges allege Slaney erected a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLAs downplay party divisions over public health restrictions
By Tim Kalinowski on April 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local United Conservative Party MLAs are downplaying divisions within the party after 15 members signed a letter of protest over the decision to return to Phase One public health restrictions last week, and two others publicly voiced their opposition later– suggesting a growing rift in the governing party. Livingstone-Macleod MLA Roger Reid was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City installing new signage at Elizabeth Hall Wetlands
By Al Beeber on April 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com New signage which should end confusion about allowed users at the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands will soon be installed by the City of Lethbridge at the popular nature reserve. Bicycles and walkers with dogs are allowed to transit through the park on the red shale trail that runs along the Par 3 golf course ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused drug smuggler chooses to be tried by judge
By Delon Shurtz on April 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of drugs into Alberta from the U.S., has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge, and have a preliminary hearing. Calgary lawyer Alan Fay made the election Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, on behalf of his client, ... Read More »
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